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Nonprofit Job in Boston Massachusetts

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Job Description

Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is the non-profit umbrella organization for affordable housing and community development activities in Massachusetts. Established in 1967, CHAPA has a diverse and active membership of more than 1,500 people, including volunteers and professionals in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. CHAPA pursues its goals through advocacy with local, state and federal officials; research; education and training; and programs to expand rental and homeownership opportunities. For more information, please visit www.chapa.org.

Key Job Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Office Administrator is to perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities for CHAPA’s 10-person team in order to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.

handle scheduling for CEO and COO and help prepare the executives with schedule a week in advance

provide assistance with memos and mailings

assist with follow up assignments from internal meetings

provide internal meeting briefs and meeting next steps

handle reimbursement invoices and other administrative needs

maintain upcoming calendar of events

Qualifications

The candidate must have an interest in the substance of CHAPA’s work, including a sensitivity to the needs of people of low incomes. In addition the candidate must have the following skills:

the ability to work collaboratively with coworkers

the ability to problem-solve and research solutions

the ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks

be well-organized

strong communication skills, both written and verbal

excellent planning and organizing skills

enjoy a bustling office environment

knowledge of operation of standard office equipment

computer skills and knowledge of relevant software, including all Office products

experience with databases and data entry

knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping

the willingness to be flexible & adaptable

knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management

team support-oriented

an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with experience. CHAPA also provides a generous package of benefits including vacation and sick time, health insurance, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

To Apply:

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Wiener at kwiener@chapa.org by April 7, 2017.